2007 was an historic drought year. Seventeen inches of
rain fell, which was the lowest amount since 1977. I was
expecting the worst but was pleasantly surprised that the vines
grew normally and yielded the desired amount - just less than two
tons per acre.

In the world of California Cabernet the 2007 vintage is gaining in
reputation and for good reason. Moderate temperatures throughout
the summer with a glorious cool, dry autumn ripened the late-season
Sauvignon completely without becoming overripe.

From the October 2011 issue of Wine & Spirits Magazine
comes this review and 98 points:Open every stop on your cabernet church organ: Pure cassis.
Mountain freshness. Baking spice. The pencil lead of Graves in that
less-than-overripe varietal character. This is unadulterated
cabernet pleasure, three words that have never come together in my
mind before. ...Between the cool site, the exceptional vintage and
pedigree of the vines, this is a true California classic.